Name: Net Profit Margin

Definition: Net profit margin shows how much profit remains after paying all costs — including operating expenses, interest, and taxes — for every dollar of sales. A higher margin means the business is efficient and keeps more of its sales as bottom-line profit. Falling margins may signal rising costs or pricing pressure.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', CLH's net profit margin was 5.3%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Environmental Services in '2021' stood at -37.5%.
• In '2022', CLH's net profit margin was 8.0%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Environmental Services in '2022' stood at -9.3%. Industry average increased by 28.1% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', CLH's net profit margin was 7.0%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Environmental Services in '2023' stood at 0.7%. Industry average increased by 10.1% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', CLH's net profit margin was 6.8%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Environmental Services in '2024' stood at -8.9%. Industry average declined by 9.6% from previous year.
Overall, CLH's net profit margin has been volatile but generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Good Range: Ranges 5%-20% for many industries.